MAL-2026-6650: Malicious code in @sumoinc/trashpanda (npm)
The npm package @sumoinc/trashpanda contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. The presence of this package implies that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be considered compromised and rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The @sumoinc/trashpanda npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in full compromise of the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the system must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation because the attacker may have deployed additional malicious components beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal, posing ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the @sumoinc/trashpanda package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or attacker access.
MAL-2026-6650: Malicious code in @sumoinc/trashpanda (npm)
Description
The npm package @sumoinc/trashpanda contains malicious code that fully compromises any computer where it is installed or running. The presence of this package implies that all secrets and keys stored on the affected system should be considered compromised and rotated immediately from a different, secure machine. Removing the package alone does not guarantee removal of all malicious software, as the attacker may have established persistent control over the system.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The @sumoinc/trashpanda npm package is identified as malicious software that, when installed or executed, results in full compromise of the host computer. This compromise includes potential unauthorized access and control by an external entity. Due to the severity of the compromise, all sensitive credentials on the system must be rotated from a secure environment. The package removal does not assure complete remediation because the attacker may have deployed additional malicious components beyond the package itself.
Potential Impact
Full system compromise on any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on the system are considered exposed and must be rotated. The attacker may maintain persistent access even after package removal, posing ongoing risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Immediately remove the @sumoinc/trashpanda package from affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on the compromised computer from a separate, secure device. Conduct a thorough investigation and remediation of the affected system, as removing the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software or attacker access.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6650
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-278w-vxfg-j6q2"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed4327e9c797199356d5
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:10:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:26:18 UTC
Last updated: 06/30/2026, 00:52:50 UTC
Views: 4
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